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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,364.91, 12,550.44 and 3,433.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,364.91, 12,550.44 and 3,433.23 is: 5,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,364.91 : 12,550.44 = 3,433.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,364.91/12,550.44 = 3,433.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,364.91x = 12,550.44 × 3,433.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,364.91x = 43,088,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,088,484.37/8,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.10

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